Graduate Degree Success Story

Organizational Leadership & Management program success story

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Organizational Leadership & Management

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Peirce College is honored to serve the employees of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with affordable, flexible programs designed around the needs of busy adults.

We are the only institution in Pennsylvania dedicated exclusively to serving adults interested in advancing their education and preparing for professional growth and advancement.

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  • Earn up to 22 free credits and save up to $13,000 in tuition
  • Earn an undergraduate degree for $450 per credit 
  • Earn an MBA or MS in Organizational Leadership for $579 per credit
  • Earn the first three credits of your master's at no cost via our Graduate Leadership Bootcamp
  • Earn your MS in Professional Studies, MS in Healthcare Administration or MS in Higher Education Leadership for $9,900*
  • Earn your MBA or MS in Organizational Leadership for as little as $15,633**

*total tuition based on special, limited time pricing for the master's in Professional Studies, Healthcare Administration and Higher Education Leadership degree programs. Does not include fees or books.

**total tuition based on students earning their first three credits at no cost via Peirce College's Graduate Leadership Bootcamp and using 25% tuition discount open to eligible Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees. Does not include fees or books.

WHY PEIRCE?

Established in 1865, Peirce College is Pennsylvania’s only college dedicated exclusively to serving adults and is a pioneer in online education and a leader in prior learning assessment. In 2023 and 2024, Peirce was named a Best Bang for the Buck College by Washington Monthly.

  • Earn credit for expertise you have gained in your career and in your life, including professional and military training.
  • Earn up to 22 credits at no cost through our partnership with Coursera, which includes career certificates from Google, IBM and Meta.
  • Choose from a wide range of affordable, online degree programs and stackable certificates that are designed around the unique needs of busy adult learners, like you!  
  • Personalized service, from admissions and financial aid to academic advising and career counseling.

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Tuition Discount

Eligible Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees (part time and full time) receive a 25% discount on all undergraduate and graduate tuition. To receive the discount, select "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" from the drop down menu in the Employer/Organization section of our Admissions Applications. This will also waive the application fee.

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Access the Graduate Application

After you submit your application, a Peirce Admissions Counselor be in touch to guide you through the next steps. 

Transfer Credits

Peirce has one of the most generous transfer credit policies in the country:

  • Transfer up to 102 credits to your bachelor’s in Liberal Studies, Organizational Leadership & Management, Technology Management or Human Services Leadership.
  • Transfer up to 90 credits to all other bachelor’s degrees 
  • Transfer up to 30 credits to all associate degree programs
  • Transfer up to 12 credits to our master's degree programs

Additional Resources

  • Scholarships: Learn about scholarship opportunities at Peirce and how to apply for them.
  • Flexible Payment Plans: Peirce offers the option to pay for your degree using a flexible installment plan.
  • Stackable Credentials: Certificates are stackable credentials that lead to a degree. You can also embed an employer-recognized certification into your degree program that is worth credit. Ask your Admissions Counselor to learn more. 
  • Earn Credit for What You Already Know: Peirce awards credit for professional and military training, credit-by-exam, professional certifications, and several low-cost and no-cost courses, which saves you time and money. Ask your Admissions Counselor to learn more. 

 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Full time and part time employees of the following Commonwealth of Pennsylvania agencies and departments are eligible for the tuition discounts at Peirce College.

PA Department of Aging
PA Department of Agriculture
PA Department of the Auditor General
PA Department of Banking and Securities
PA Department of Community and Economic Development
PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
PA Department of Corrections
PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
PA Department of Education
PA Department of Environmental Protection
PA Department of General Services
PA Department of Health
PA Department of Human Services
PA Department of Insurance
PA Department of Labor and Industry
PA Department of Military and Veteran Affairs
PA Department of Revenue
PA Department of State
PA Department of Transportation
PA Environmental Hearing Board
PA Governor’s Office
PA Governor’s Office of Administration
PA Governor’s Office of the Budget
PA Governor’s Office of General Counsel
PA Juvenile Court Judges Commission
PA Lieutenant Governor’s Office
PA Municipal Retirement System
PA Office of State Inspector General
PA Public School Employees' Retirement System 
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency 
Pennsylvania Council for the Arts
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) 
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission 
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board 
Pennsylvania Milk Board
Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System
Pennsylvania Parole Board
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
PA State Civil Service Commission
PA State Ethics Commission 
PA State Employees’ Retirement System 
Pennsylvania State Police

Employees must select "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" from the drop down menu in the Employer/Organization section of our Admissions Applications to receive the tuition discount. This will also waive the application fee.

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